{"title":"Vincent Simeone","description":"\u003cp\u003eVincent Simeone offers insightful guidance on cultivating beautiful, eco-friendly gardens tailored to modern living. His works focus on sustainable practices that nurture both soil and plant life, encouraging readers to foster harmony between their outdoor spaces and the environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlending practical advice with an appreciation for nature’s rhythms, Simeone’s books are perfect for gardeners seeking thoughtful, green solutions. Expect clear, engaging explorations of organic methods and innovative designs that inspire a deep connection to the home and garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sustainable-gardening-by-vincent-simeone-9780760370360","title":"Sustainable Gardening","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake practical steps to protect the Earth for future generations by creating a sustainable home landscape that is also beautiful, budget-friendly, and low-maintenance. In this updated edition of \u003cem\u003eGrow More With Less\u003c\/em\u003e, author and horticulturist Vincent Simeone shows us that gardens are living laboratories where we can experiment, grow, and connect with other living things. There are tens of millions of gardeners across the globe. Together, we can create a huge and lasting positive impact on the planet and all the creatures who share it with us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith the well-researched plan found in the pages of \u003cem\u003eSustainable Gardening\u003c\/em\u003e, gardeners and homeowners are taught how to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGrow more plants while using fewer resources\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConserve water through plant choice and proper landscape care\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStop the disposable mindset\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMitigate the effects of climate change through intelligent landscaping\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlan and plant with low-maintenance in mind\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBuild healthy soil to sequester carbon and grow healthier plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCreate a garden that supports wildlife and soil life\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDesign your garden for resiliency and a long, healthy life\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBanish synthetic pesticides and herbicides for more eco-friendly choices\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReduce plastic waste in the garden and the landfill\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSet your garden on a schedule to reduce maintenance needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHarvest rainwater for future use\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdopt a sustainable lawn care program that requires less work and fewer resources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlus, discover profiles of some of the best shrubs, perennials, and ornamental grasses to include in your sustainable landscape. Not only are they beautiful and low-care, they also provide valuable ecosystem services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSustainability is defined as the capacity to endure, and while the term sustainability may seem a bit overused these days, the truth is that there are few other words that convey the same message. Adaptability and resilience are close, but they miss the mark in conveying the long-term aspects of true sustainability. Being more mindful of your actions and learning how everything you do in your landscape impacts the ecosystem found there generates a more thoughtful and responsible approach to gardening we all would be wise to adopt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487553700076,"sku":"9780760370360","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/92daf9d053dafce109d702298c4d1c0d.jpg?v=1775788236"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/vincent-simeone.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}